Executive Profile

William C. Foote

Background

Mr. William C. Foote, also known as Bill, served as the Chief Executive Officer of USG Corp., until January 1, 2011. Mr. Foote launched a large-scale expansion of USG's manufacturing operations and also directed the expansion of its specialty distribution business, L&W Supply Corporation. Mr. Foote successfully tackled the USG's legacy asbestos liabilities and led it through a Chapter 11 restructuring to protect shareholders from a wave of lawsuits. He served as President ... of USG Corp. until January 2006 and also served as its Chief Operating Officer since joining it in January 1984. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of USG Interiors, Inc; President and Chief Executive Officer of L&W Supply Corporation; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of L&W Supply; Senior Vice President and General Manager of Central Construction Products region, United States Gypsum Company; Senior Vice President, International and Business Development, USG Interiors, Inc.; and Vice President, Strategic Planning, USG Corporation. Prior to joining USG, Mr. Foote was the Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company in Chicago and Assistant Treasurer at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York. Mr. Foote served as Deputy Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He served as an Executive Chairman at USG Corp. of CGC, Inc. from January 2006 to December 1, 2011 and as its Director from March 2004 to December 1, 2011. He served as Deputy Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank Of Chicago. Mr. Foote has been a Director of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc since 1997. He serves as a Director of GATX Corporation, Kohler Co. and CGC, Inc. Mr. Foote serves as a Trustee of Museum of Science and Industry. He serves as a Director of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Mr. Foote is also a member of the board of the National Association of Manufacturers and a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club. In recognition of his civic leadership, he has received honors from several organizations, including the Heritage Award from the American Red Cross, Spirit of Life Award® from the City of Hope, the Leadership Award from the Lakefront SRO, the Humanitarian Services award from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and the Children's Advocate Award from the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Century Club at Harvard. Mr. Foote graduated cum laude from Williams College with a bachelor's degree in economics and holds a master's degree from Harvard Business School.

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